Friday, 18 September 2015

On August 30 I found my first hammered coin for ages, an Edward IV penny.

We did a walk to the pier on September 10th and I spotted a Holly Blue outside the flats on the way back. Yesterday I visited Arundel WWT again and saw another kingfisher. there were plenty of Autumn fruits.

Littlehampton train

Littlehampton beach

Holly Blue, Celastrina argiolus

Arundel WWT:

Alder buckthorn, Frangula alnus

Alder buckthorn

Blackberries, Rubus fruticosus

Buddleia davidii

Common Froghopper, Philaenus spumarius

Garden Spider, Araneus diadematus

Guelder Rose, Viburnum Opulus

Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis

The kingfisher landed on the post for one second, took a look at the line-up in the hide and made off.

Tuesday, 15 September 2015

On September 1 I had my prostate removed. Two days later I
was released with a catheter from Eastbourne District General Hospital and had
my first decent night’s sleep for two days. I had been looking forward to this morning’s
appointment for some time – the catheter was removed at Southlands Hospital and
I have now reverted to nappy training…

I can only speak highly of all the NHS staff who have dealt
with me throughout the whole procedure. The NHS has its failings, but my recent
experience has shown me the highest standards – thank you to everyone involved
for your professionalism in all fields.

We had lunch at home then visited Arundel WWT for my first
photographic outing this month. We met Terry and found some Common Darters on
the reedbed walk. When we dropped Terry off at home he kindly showed us
something new – Latticed Stinkhorns, very interesting and well named fungi.